I'll Be Home For Christmas
Joe Nichols Lyrics


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I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams




I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams, if only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Joe Nichols is a classic holiday tune that carries a powerful message about longing and love. The singer in the song is expressing a deep desire to return home to his loved ones for Christmas, and he assures them that they can count on him to be there. He requests that they have snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree, painting a picture of a cozy and joyous holiday celebration.


The second verse is particularly poignant, as the singer acknowledges that even if he is not physically able to make it home for Christmas, his heart will be there. He will be thinking about his loved ones and feeling their love, even if he can only be with them in his dreams. The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's yearning for closeness and connection with his family during the holidays.


Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" capture the essence of the holiday season - family, love, and the desire to be together. It is a beautiful reminder to cherish the time we have with our loved ones, especially during a time when connection and togetherness are more important than ever.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I commit to coming home to be with my loved ones on Christmas day.


You can count on me
I assure you that I won't let you down and will keep my promise to come home.


Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope that you have the traditional symbols of Christmas, like snow and mistletoe, that will make our celebration complete.


And presents under the tree
I also hope that the gifts that we bought for each other will be neatly wrapped and piled under the Christmas tree when I arrive home.


Christmas Eve will find me
I'll be there on the most special night, Christmas Eve, to share your love and light.


Where the love light gleams
I'll be where there is warmth and love, which is at home with my family.


If only in my dreams
Even if I can't be there physically, I'll be there in spirit and imagination, dreaming of being home with you.


If only in my dreams, if only in my dreams
I'll be wishing and dreaming of being with you on Christmas day, even if I can't physically make it home.




Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon

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